2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid vs 2018 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | 2018 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 131 | 280 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 18 | 120 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 42 | 25–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 3,700 mi | 35,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 139 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 43 |
| Power Train | 19 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 15 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 8 | 11 |
| Stalling | 5 | 47 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 35 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 13 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
2018 Hyundai Elantra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.